My friends, I know this is a challenging time for many of us. The combination of health concerns, financial challenges, and not knowing when it will end has created a lot of uncertainty and to some even fear. Whenever I have felt that way, substantive and accurate information has always helped — and I […]
Today, Attorney Laura Thalacker attended a Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) online presentation and Q&A on the virus with Jay Butler, M.D. (Deputy Director for Infectious Diseases at the CDC) and other HR professionals. Over FORTY THOUSAND (40,000) HR professionals were logged in for the webinar, which provided the latest updates from the CDC […]
Companies should be dusting off and implementing their workplace pandemic preparedness plans. Here’s interim guidance for employers recently issued by the CDC for COVID-19, which includes recommended strategies employers should be using right now. Read more from the CDC here.
The therapeutic, ethical and legal implications of gene editing and CRISPR technologies are both profound and complex. However, before we delve into the potential panacea of gene editing technologies, a basic framework and understanding of how it all works is necessary. In its simplest terms, the human genome is the DNA (deoxyribonucleacacid), or set of […]
What is a Logo?A logo is images, text, or a combination of both that distinguishes a specific company or a unique product made by a company. How Do I Best Protect My Logo?A trademark is usually the best way to protect a logo. The purpose of a trademark is to protect what identifies your business […]
What is a Registered Trademark?This is a trademark that has undergone registration with a recognized and trusted trademark office. In the United States, your trademark or service mark will be registered with the U.S. Trademark and Patent Office (USPTO). A registered trademark notifies the public that you are the rightful owner of the mark and […]
I simply love entrepreneurs! They look at the world with a sense of creativity and problem-solving. Whether their business is within an existing industry or they are disruptors, they challenge the status quo and enhance our society. Unfortunately, a view toward business with a pure entrepreneurial lens can create new, additional and likely expensive problems for the […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Krisanne Cunningham of Rice Reuther Sullivan & Carroll. Krisanne has joined IR as our exclusive Mergers & Acquisitions Member in US-Nevada. Krisanne S. Cunningham is a Managing Partner at Rice Reuther Sullivan & Carroll, LLP. Her broad-based transactional experience spans 20 years […]
OPENING STATEMENT Gratitude. This time of year is a time that we try to focus on gratitude. In looking at the calendar, November starts with Veterans’ Day and ends with Thanksgiving. Just as with the calendar, let me start by expressing my gratitude to those who in peace and conflict ensure the safety of our communities. I am […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Ismail Amin of The Amin Law Group (TALG). Ismail has joined IR as our exclusive IP – Trademark & Copyright and IP – Patents Member in US-Nevada. Ismail’s legal experience encompasses serving Fortune 500 companies, mid-sized privately held companies, and entrepreneurs. […]
Many of you follow Gordon Law on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram or other social media platforms. For that I am extraordinarily grateful. Do you follow your employees social media? If you do, you should be aware of laws that affect your business in so doing. For a general overview of anti social media employment discrimination laws you can […]
For those of you who have employees in Nevada, you likely know that starting July 1, 2020, the minimum wage is beginning its ascent to $12.00 per hour. More significant than the increase to the minimum wage is the new Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA) revision which becomes effective on January 1, 2020. The FSLA […]